APS M1P-EU Installation And User Manual

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ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.
APS M1P-EU
Grid-connected Micro-inverter
Installation and User Manual
Version: 1.2
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.
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  • Page 1 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. APS M1P-EU Grid-connected Micro-inverter Installation and User Manual Version: 1.2 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. Contact Information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc. 1 Yatai Road, Jiaxing, PR China 314050 Phone: +86-21-68889199 Fax: +86-21-33928752 www.altenergy-power.com info@altenergy-power.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Procedures ............................11 Step 1 - Installing the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box ................11 Step 2 - Attaching the APS Micro-inverters to the Racking or the PV Module Frame ........12 Step 3 - Connecting the APS Micro-inverter AC Cables ................13 Step 4 - Ground the System ...........................13...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    This manual contains important instructions to follow during installation and maintenance of the APS Photovoltaic Grid-connected Micro-inverter. To reduce the risk of electrical shock and ensure the safe installation and operation of the APS Micro-inverter, the following symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    APS Micro-inverter system and the PV-array. Be aware that the body of the APS Micro-inverter is the heat sink and can reach a • temperature of 80°C. To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the body of the Micro-inverter.
  • Page 6 The distributed Micro-inverter system ensures that no single point of system failure exists across the PV system. APS Micro-inverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient temperatures of up to 65°C. The inverter housing is designed for outdoor...
  • Page 7 The APS Micro-inverter system provides smart system performance monitoring and analysis. The APS Energy Communication Unit (ECU) is installed by simply plugging it into any wall outlet and providing an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to a broadband router or modem. After installing the ECU, the full network of APS Micro-inverters automatically reports to the APS Energy Monitor and Analysis (EMA) web server.
  • Page 8: Aps Micro-Inverter M1P Series Introduction

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 3. APS Micro-inverter M1P series Introduction The APS M1P series Micro-inverters connect with the single-phase grid, and operate with most 60 , 72 cell PV modules. For more information, please see the section 8 Technical Date of this manual.
  • Page 9 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. The following figure shows the APS YC250 micro-inverter schematic: APS YC500 has two independent DC inputs, with independent MPPT control and data monitoring. The following figure shows the APS YC500 micro-inverter schematic:...
  • Page 10: Aps Micro-Inverter System Installation

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 4. APS Micro-inverter System Installation A PV system using APS Micro-inverters is simple to install. Each Micro-inverter easily mounts on the PV racking, directly beneath each PV module. Low voltage DC wires connect from the PV module directly to the Micro-inverter, eliminating the risk of high DC voltage.
  • Page 11: Installation Procedures

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. Installation Procedures WARNING: Do NOT connect APS Micro-inverters to the utility grid or energize the AC circuit until you have completed all of the installation procedures as described in the following sections. For bracket installation, after the completion of system installation rendering as follows:...
  • Page 12: Step 2 - Attaching The Aps Micro-Inverters To The Racking Or The Pv Module Frame

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. Step 2 - Attaching the APS Micro-inverters to the Racking or the PV Module Frame a. Mark the location of the Micro-inverter on the rack, with respect to the PV module junction box or any other obstructions.
  • Page 13: Step 3 - Connecting The Aps Micro-Inverter Ac Cables

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. Step 3 - Connecting the APS Micro-inverter AC Cables a. Check the Micro-inverter rating label for the maximum allowable number of Micro-inverters on one AC branch circuit. b. Plug the AC female connector of the first Micro-inverter into the male connector of the next Micro-inverter, and so on, to form a continuous AC branch circuit.
  • Page 14: Step 5 - Connecting Aps Micro-Inverters To The Pv Module

    APS installation map. b. Fill the warranty cards and email to APS at emasupport@altenergy-power.com c. APS will setup the EMA account and email you information, and then you can use the EMA website to view detailed performance of your PV system.
  • Page 15 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. supply. Special attention should be paid that the power supply, measuring circuits (sense lines) and other parts may not be isolated from the network when the switch of the interface protection is open. As a minimum, warning labels shall be placed: •...
  • Page 16: Aps Micro-Inverter System Operating Instructions

    3. The APS micro-inverters will start to send performance data over power line to the ECU. The time required for all the micro-inverters in the system to report to the ECU will vary with the number of micro-inverters in the system.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    WARNING: Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the APS micro-inverter. The AC connector of the first micro-inverter in a branch circuit is suitable as a disconnecting means once the AC branch circuit breaker in the load center has been opened.
  • Page 18: Replace A Micro-Inverter

    8. Replace a micro-inverter Follow the procedure to replace a failed APS micro-inverter. 1. Disconnecting the APS micro-inverter from the PV Module, in the order shown below: 1) Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker. but maintain the...
  • Page 19: Efficiency Curves

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 9. Efficiency Curves YC500-EU Efficiency-temperature Curves YC500-EU Efficiency Curves...
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    10. Technical Data WARNING: Be sure to verify the voltage and current specifications of your PV module match with those of the micro-inverter. Refer to the APS website http://www.altenergy-power.com for a list of approved PV modules. WARNING: You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the APS micro-inverter.
  • Page 21 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. YC250-EU Technical Specifications Type YC250-EU Input Data (DC) Recommended PV Module Power (STC)Range 180-310W 22-45VDC MPPT Voltage Range 26-45VDC MPPT Voltage Range @ Full Power Maximum Input Voltage 55VDC Startup Voltage 10.5A Maximum Input Current Maximum DC Short Circuit Current Output Data (AC) 250W Maximum Continuous Power...
  • Page 22 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. YC500- EU Technical Specifications Type YC500-EU(for 2 panels) Input Data (DC) Recommended PV Module Power (STC) Range 180-310W 22-45VDC MPPT Voltage Range 26-45VDC MPPT Voltage Range @ Full Power Maximum Input Voltage 55VDC Startup Voltage 10.5AX2 Maximum Input Current Maximum DC Short Circuit Current Output Data (AC)
  • Page 23: Wiring Diagram

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 11. Wiring Diagram 11.1 Sample Wiring Diagram – Single Phase...
  • Page 24: Sample Wiring Diagram - Three Phase

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 11.2 Sample Wiring Diagram – Three Phase...

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